WO2017025853A1 - Accessoire de conversion de chaussure normale en chaussure montante - Google Patents

Accessoire de conversion de chaussure normale en chaussure montante Download PDF

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WO2017025853A1
WO2017025853A1 PCT/IB2016/054612 IB2016054612W WO2017025853A1 WO 2017025853 A1 WO2017025853 A1 WO 2017025853A1 IB 2016054612 W IB2016054612 W IB 2016054612W WO 2017025853 A1 WO2017025853 A1 WO 2017025853A1
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A43—FOOTWEAR
    • A43B—CHARACTERISTIC FEATURES OF FOOTWEAR; PARTS OF FOOTWEAR
    • A43B7/00—Footwear with health or hygienic arrangements
    • A43B7/14—Footwear with health or hygienic arrangements with foot-supporting parts
    • A43B7/16—Footwear with health or hygienic arrangements with foot-supporting parts with elevated heel parts inside
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A43—FOOTWEAR
    • A43B—CHARACTERISTIC FEATURES OF FOOTWEAR; PARTS OF FOOTWEAR
    • A43B17/00—Insoles for insertion, e.g. footbeds or inlays, for attachment to the shoe after the upper has been joined
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A43—FOOTWEAR
    • A43B—CHARACTERISTIC FEATURES OF FOOTWEAR; PARTS OF FOOTWEAR
    • A43B7/00—Footwear with health or hygienic arrangements
    • A43B7/14—Footwear with health or hygienic arrangements with foot-supporting parts
    • A43B7/18—Joint supports, e.g. instep supports
    • A43B7/20—Ankle-joint supports or holders
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A43—FOOTWEAR
    • A43B—CHARACTERISTIC FEATURES OF FOOTWEAR; PARTS OF FOOTWEAR
    • A43B7/00—Footwear with health or hygienic arrangements
    • A43B7/38—Elevating, i.e. height increasing

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  • the present disclosure relates generally to the field of foot wear, more particularly it pertains to an elevator insole and ankle support means, which convert a normal shoe into an elevator shoe.
  • Elevator shoes are typically used by those who wish to look taller than they actually are. However, the choice is limited to the variety/brands of elevator shoes available in the market.
  • FIG. 1 A typical configuration of foot position inside a shoe without an elevator insole as against foot position when the shoe is configured with an elevator insole to raise height is shown in FIG. 1.
  • the figure shows normal foot position inside a regular shoe (view 100) and position of foot when elevator insole 120 is used with the regular shoe (view 110). It can be observed that the heel position inside the shoe gets raised by a distance 116 when the elevator insole 120 is placed.
  • the raised bridge position 112 of foot also presses against the shoe which makes user uncomfortable to wear the shoe with an elevator insole.
  • the numbers expressing quantities of ingredients, properties such as concentration, reaction conditions, and so forth, used to describe and claim certain embodiments of the invention are to be understood as being modified in some instances by the term "about.” Accordingly, in some embodiments, the numerical parameters set forth in the written description and attached claims are approximations that can vary depending upon the desired properties sought to be obtained by a particular embodiment. In some embodiments, the numerical parameters should be construed in light of the number of reported significant digits and by applying ordinary rounding techniques. Notwithstanding that the numerical ranges and parameters setting forth the broad scope of some embodiments of the invention are approximations, the numerical values set forth in the specific examples are reported as precisely as practicable. The numerical values presented in some embodiments of the invention may contain certain errors necessarily resulting from the standard deviation found in their respective testing measurements.
  • An object of the present disclosure is to overcome problems associated with conventional elevator insoles when used with normal shoes.
  • Another object of the present disclosure is to provide an elevator attachment for normal shoes that maintains stability and comfort of the foot.
  • Another object of the present disclosure is to provide an elevator attachment that provides flexibility of use across multiple shoes.
  • Another object of the present disclosure is to provide elevator attachment for normal shoes that can accommodate raised heel and bridge of the foot when an elevator insole is placed inside the shoe.
  • Another object of the present disclosure is to provide an elevator attachment that is cost effective as compared to conventional elevator shoes.
  • Another object of the present disclosure is to provide an elevator attachment that can be fabricated using easily available materials.
  • Yet another object is to provide an elevator attachment that can be used with normal shoes in different manners.
  • the disclosed elevator attachment can be inserted inside the normal shoes with elevator insoles and convert a normal shoe to an elevator shoe.
  • the attachment provides flexibility of using the same attachment across multiple shoes and provides a cheaper option to conventional elevated shoes.
  • the attachment comprises an elevator insole and a body (also referred to as ankle support hereinafter) wherein the insole provides a hidden elevation to user and the body accommodates raised heel and bridge position of the foot when the insole is placed inside the shoe. It is shaped and sized like the rear half of a shoe which is to be placed inside a normal shoe.
  • the body is configured to support raised heel position by providing a raised and angled rear end which holds the heel in position at the required angle which otherwise causes the normal shoe to slide off and give an uncomfortable feeling.
  • the disclosed attachment addresses comfort aspect related to use of elevator insoles with conventional shoes by the raised and angled rear end of the shoes which holds the heel in position at the required angle.
  • throat of the body/ankle support at its front end is configured to cover raised bridge position of the foot which otherwise causes a gap to show and insufficient grip at that point.
  • the throat of the ankle support can accommodate the raised height and steeper angle of the foot bridge, caused by elevator insole and addresses this issue related to use of elevator insoles with conventional shoes.
  • the elevator insole and the body can be configured with each other and/or with the shoe individually or together in different manners to provide different options and variants to users.
  • the elevator insole and the body can be individually attached to the shoe using options like stitching, pasting, Velcro or hook like material.
  • the body can be cup shaped having a base on which the elevator insole is placed, the foot rests on the insole and the attachment automatically stays in position.
  • the elevator insole and the body are fastened together to make a one-piece device that can simply be inserted inside a normal shoe and convert it into an elevator shoe.
  • the attachment incorporates a cover in front making it like a pair of socks. In this case the user can first 'wear' the attachment and then simply put on the normal shoe.
  • the body can incorporate buckles through which the laces of the shoe can be passed and then tied.
  • the attachment gets pulled and tightened around the foot and eliminates the need for separate laces.
  • FIG. 1 illustrates a typical schematic diagram indicating foot position inside a shoe with and without an elevator insole placed in the shoes.
  • FIG. 2A illustrates an exemplary schematic view of an elevator attachment placed inside a normal shoe in accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 2B illustrates an exemplary schematic view showing foot position in a shoe configured with the elevator attachment in accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 3A and FIG. 3B illustrate exemplary schematic views of a body/ankle support in accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 4A and FIG. 4B illustrate exemplary schematic views of a cup shaped body/ankle support having a base to place an elevator insole in accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 5A and FIG. 5B illustrate exemplary schematic views of a one-piece elevator attachment in accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 6A and FIG. 6B illustrate exemplary schematic views of an elevator attachment incorporating socks-like covered front in accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 7A, FIG. 7B and FIG. 7C illustrate exemplary images of shoe configured with variants of the disclosed attachment in accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 8A, FIG. 8B and FIG. 8C illustrate exemplary steps involved in manufacturing the elevator attachment in accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 9 illustrates an exemplary schematic view of an ankle support having buckles in accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 10 illustrates an exemplary schematic view of the elevator attachment having buckles in accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 11A illustrates exemplary schematic view of an ankle support (body) without an eyelet section in accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 1 IB illustrates exemplary schematic view of a one-piece elevator attachment without an eyelet section in accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 12 illustrates exemplary image of a one-piece elevator attachment without an eyelet section in accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 13 A, FIG. 13B and FIG. 13C illustrate exemplary images of shoe configured with the disclosed elevator attachment without an eyelet section in accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure.
  • An aspect of the present disclosure relates to an elevator attachment for a footwear, the elevator attachment including: an elevator insole; and a body; wherein said elevator attachment is configured to be placed inside the footwear such that said elevator insole provides elevation to a user, and wherein said body accommodates raised heel and raised bridge position of foot of said user.
  • the body comprises raised and angled rear end to hold said raised heel in position at a required angle.
  • the body further comprises a throat at its front end, configured to support the raised bridge position of the foot.
  • the body further comprises a base configured to retain said elevator insole thereon.
  • the elevator insole and said body are configured to realize an integral structure.
  • the body is affixed to said footwear using any or a combination of stitching, pasting, velcro and hook like material.
  • the elevator insole is affixed to said footwear using any or a combination of stitching, pasting, velcro and hook like material.
  • the body further comprises at least one buckle to engage laces of said footwear therewith.
  • the elevator attachment further comprises a cover to enable said user to don the elevator attachment as a sock.
  • the elevator attachment is configured to be retained in a footwear selected from a group consisting of boot, shoe, floater, loafer, sandal, pump, sneaker, clog, slipper, flipflop, mule, slingback, flat, oxford, stiletto and wedge.
  • an elevator shoe to provide elevation to a user, said elevator shoe including: a shoe; and an elevator attachment configured to be retained in said shoe; wherein said elevator attachment comprises: an elevator insole; and a body; wherein said body accommodates raised heel and raised bridge position of foot of said user.
  • the body comprises raised and angled rear end to hold said raised heel in position at a required angle.
  • the body further comprises a throat at its front end, configured to support the raised bridge position of the foot.
  • the body further comprises a base configured to retain said elevator insole thereon.
  • the elevator insole and said body are configured to realize an integral structure.
  • the body is affixed to said shoe using any or a combination of stitching, pasting, velcro and hook like material.
  • the elevator insole is affixed to said shoe using any or a combination of stitching, pasting, velcro and hook like material.
  • the body further comprises at least one buckle to engage laces of said shoe therewith.
  • the elevator attachment further comprises a cover to enable said user to don the elevator attachment as a sock.
  • Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to an elevator attachment that can be used with normal shoes by inserting them inside the normal shoes thereby converting a normal shoe into an elevator shoe.
  • the elevator attachment can comprise an elevator insole and a body (hereinafter also referred to as ankle support interchangeably) wherein the ankle support can be shaped and sized like the rear half of a shoe that can be placed inside a normal shoe.
  • the primary function of the ankle support is to accommodate raised heel and bridge position of the foot when the elevator insole is placed inside the shoe.
  • the present invention also provides flexibility of using the same attachment across multiple shoes without spending on conventional elevated shoes.
  • various embodiments described in the present disclosure refer to an elevator attachment for a shoe, it would be appreciated that the advantageous elevator attachment can be utilized for any of the footwear known to a person skilled in the art without departing from scope and spirit of the invention.
  • the elevator insole and the ankle support can be configured with each other and/or with the shoe individually or together in different manners to provide different options and variants to users.
  • the ankle support can be individually attached to the shoe using options like stitching, pasting, Velcro or hook like materials and the elevator insole is placed inside the shoe.
  • the ankle support can be cup shaped having a base on which the elevator insole is placed, the foot rests on the insole and the ankle support automatically stays in position.
  • the elevator insole and the ankle support are fixed/fastened together to make a one-piece device that can simply be inserted inside a normal shoe and convert it into an elevator shoe.
  • the attachment can incorporate a cover in front making it like a pair of socks. In this case the user can first 'wear' the attachment and then simply put on the normal shoe.
  • the ankle support can incorporate buckles through which the laces of the shoe can be passed and then tied. Thus the attachment gets pulled and tightened around the foot and eliminates the need for separate laces.
  • the ankle support can be without an eyelet section and can be fixed/fastened together with the elevator insole to make a one-piece device that can simply be inserted inside a normal shoe and convert it into an elevator shoe.
  • FIG. 2A and FIG. 2B illustrate exemplary schematic views 200 and 250 showing a normal shoe with elevator attachment and the position of foot once it is placed inside respectively.
  • raised position of the foot on account of elevator insole 256 results in a raised bridge position 252 and raised heel by an amount 254.
  • the ankle support 258 can cover the raised bridge 252 and provide support to raised ankle and thus avoid any discomfort that user would face while using the elevator insole alone.
  • the ankle support can be made in different forms and configured with the shoe either individually or together with the elevator insole in different manners to provide different options and variants to users.
  • FIG. 3A and FIG. 3B illustrate exemplary side view 300 and top view 350 of the ankle support 258 in accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure.
  • the ankle support 258 can comprise one or more features like top edge 302, lace holes/eyelets 304, heel counter 306, back strap 308, quarter 310 and inner side 352; and can be fabricated using material and color that match the color and pattern of the shoe.
  • a variant of the disclosed attachment can involve individually attaching the ankle support 258 to the shoe using options like stitching, pasting, Velcro or hook like materials and then placing the elevator insole 256 inside the shoe.
  • FIG. 7A illustrates an exemplary image 700 of elevator attachment 702 that can be configured with a shoe by using options like stitching, pasting, Velcro or hook like materials. After attaching, user can place an elevator insole inside and use this shoe like an elevator shoe.
  • a second variant of the disclosed attachment can involve fixing/fastening together the elevator insole 256 and the ankle support 258 to make a one-piece device that can simply be inserted inside a normal shoe and convert it into an elevator shoe.
  • FIG. 7B illustrates an exemplary image 720 of the one-piece device elevator attachment 722 that can be inserted within a normal shoe.
  • FIG. 7C illustrates an exemplary image 740 of the one-piece device elevator attachment 742 inserted inside a normal shoe 744. The shoe can be used as an elevator shoe after the attachment is inserted.
  • a third variant of the disclosed attachment can comprise an ankle support as illustrated in FIG. 4A and FIG. 4B.
  • FIG. 4A and FIG. 4B illustrate exemplary side view 400 and top view 450 of a cup shaped body/ankle support having a base 452 to place elevator insole.
  • the base 452 can be attached to the ankle support using appropriate means like stitching, pasting, Velcro etc.
  • the elevator insole can be placed on the base 452. The foot rests on the insole and the ankle support automatically stays in position.
  • a fourth variant of the disclosed attachment can include an ankle support with eyelet section removed as illustrated in FIG. 11A and FIG. 11B.
  • the ankle support and elevator insole can be fixed/fastened together to make a one-piece device that can simply be inserted inside a normal shoe and convert it into an elevator shoe.
  • FIG. 12 illustrates an exemplary image 1200 of the one-piece device elevator attachment that can be inserted within a normal shoe.
  • FIG. 13 A, FIG. 13B and FIG. 13C illustrate exemplary images of the one-piece device elevator attachment inserted inside a normal shoe. The shoe can be used as an elevator shoe after the attachment is inserted.
  • FIG. 5A and FIG. 5B illustrate side view 500 and top view 550 in which the elevator insole and the body are fastened together to make a one-piece device. This can be simply placed inside a shoe and the arrangement can provide a hidden raise 504 at the rear..
  • the disclosure provides a method to use/wear the shoe configured with any of the above three variants.
  • the method can comprise steps of securing the attachment (of any of the 3 variants) to a normal shoe, pass the tongue of the shoe above the attachment and pushing it snugly in place, passing the shoelaces through the buckle (to be disclosed in subsequent paragraphs) if a tighter grip is preferred and once foot is inside the shoe, tying the laces of the original shoe in the normal manner.
  • This can provide binding and stability to the new foot position.
  • the insert gets bound to the shoe as the elevator insole takes the position of the initial position of the foot and gets more firmly entrenched in place as the laces are tied.
  • a separate pair of shoe laces can be passed through the eyelets provided in the attachment and tied.
  • the disclosure provides an elevator attachment with a front cover as shown in views 600 and 650 in FIG. 6A and FIG. 6B respectively.
  • the front cover 604 can be attached to the elevator attachment by appropriate means such as stitching as shown by stitches 602.
  • the cover 604 can be like a pair of socks 600, 650. In this case the user can first 'wear' the attachment and then put on the normal shoe.
  • the attachment in its various embodiments can be fabricated using material and laces of the same color as of the shoe; this can provide a 'continued' look of the show in most cases. Further camouflaging can be done by adding a layer of appropriate material to the rear section which matches the color/pattern of the shoe.
  • the attachment and all its variants can be made with strong fabric or any other appropriate shoe material.
  • a pair of buckles can be attached on the two sides of the ankle support (irrespective of the variant) through which the laces of the normal shoe can be passed and then tied. This can enable the ankle support to get pulled and tightened around the foot and can eliminate the need for separate laces providing more convenience for the user.
  • FIG. 9 illustrates the side and front view of the ankle support 900 with attached buckles 902 on the two sides.
  • FIG. 10 illustrates single piece variant of the attachment with buckles 1002 attached on the two sides to provide better comfort.
  • materials used for the disclosed attachment are disclosed.
  • the Material used for the ankle support/cup shaped ankle support can be same as used for shoe uppers like leather, fabric, rexine, synthetic material, etc.
  • a preferred material is leather characterized by easy availability, ideal stiffness, price and flexibility.
  • Material used for the elevator insole can be a light-weight sole material used for surgical purposes. However other materials like hi-density EVA foam blend and PVC can be used.
  • the attachment can be made using material and laces of the same/complimentary color as of the shoe; thus provides a 'continued' look of the shoe in most cases. Further camouflaging can be done by adding a layer of appropriate material to the rear section which matches the color and/or pattern of the normal shoe. It would be appreciated that the material for the elevator attachment need not be limited to the disclosed materials and any other suitable materials can also use that meet the end use requirements.
  • the present disclosure provides method of fabricating/manufacturing the disclosed elevator attachment.
  • the method can comprise steps as illustrated in FIG. 8A, FIG. 8B and FIG. 8C.
  • the method involves steps of placing a last 806 on the elevator insole 804 and attaching the last temporarily to the insole by means of cello tape or other appropriate means (FIG. 8A), fitting an upper 802 around the last like in normal shoe construction and tying the laces 826 to ensure that the position is maintained (FIG. 8B) and tightly pulling and attaching the base of the upper 844 with the elevator insole to keep it in place, and also to maintain shape conforming to the last 842 (FIG. 8C).
  • the present disclosure overcomes problems associated with conventional elevator insoles for providing elevation when used with normal shoes.
  • the present disclosure provides an elevator attachment for normal shoes that maintains stability and comfort of the foot.
  • the present disclosure provides an elevator attachment that provide flexibility of use across multiple shoes.
  • the present disclosure provides an elevator attachment for normal shoes that can accommodate raised heel and bridge of the foot when an elevator insole is placed inside the shoe.
  • the present disclosure provides an elevator attachment that is cost effective as compared to conventional elevator shoes.
  • the present disclosure provides an elevator attachment that can be fabricated using easily available materials.
  • the present disclosure provides an elevator attachment that can be fixed with normal shoes in different manners.

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La présente invention concerne un accessoire d'élément montant qui peut être utilisé avec des chaussures normales par introduction à l'intérieur des chaussures normales, ce qui permet de convertir une chaussure normale en une chaussure montante. L'accessoire d'élément montant peut comprendre une semelle intérieure d'élément montant et un corps ou support de cheville, le support de cheville pouvant être façonné et dimensionné comme la moitié arrière d'une chaussure et servant à supporter et à s'adapter à la position talon et pont relevée du pied lorsque la semelle intérieure d'élément montant est placée à l'intérieur de la chaussure. La présente invention offre également une flexibilité d'utilisation de ce même accessoire dans de multiples chaussures sans acheter des chaussures montantes classiques.
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